In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals (Calimesa, CA) baseball squad edged the host Palm Valley FIREBIRDS (Rancho Mirage, CA), by a final score of 1-0.

With the win, Mesa Grande Academy upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Cardinals host Redlands Adventist Academy (Redlands, CA) to battle the Bulldogs in a Victory challenge on Friday, April 7. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 1-2. Redlands Adventist Academy lost 5-3 in their recent league challenge against Loma Linda Academy (Loma Linda, CA)

With the defeat, Palm Valley falls to 7-5 on the season. The Firebirds host Weaver (Murrieta, CA) to battle the Monarchs in a challenge on Thursday, April 20. The Monarchs come into the challenge with a record of 0-3.